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growth playbook · Oct 22, 2026

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Hasbro growth playbook

Diagnosis

Hasbro's growth is led by Wizards (Magic passed $500 million in a quarter and grew 32%), and its hiring shows where it wants more: a dedicated new-player growth team for Magic, a brand manager for the licensed K-Pop Demon Hunters line with Netflix, two senior creative directors, licensing and value-channel sales roles, DTC site operations and a large early-careers push.

Its corporate site undersells all of this: every social icon links nowhere, the About page shares as an earnings graphic with newsroom copy, the sitemap has three pages, there is no path for licensees or new retailers, and layout shift fails Google's test.

This playbook fixes the front door first, adds careers, partner and business pages, then backs the new-player team with a guided path and a family route into Magic, and makes hasbro.com a fan hub.

Growth Score

6/10

Biggest Opportunity

Turn Magic's momentum into a steady stream of new players, and give partners, retailers and candidates a working front door on the corporate site.

Biggest Risk

Mattel, Spin Master, LEGO and other trading card games compete for the same shelves and fans; a weak web presence leaves Hasbro's story to others.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Fix the corporate front door: every social icon links to "about:blank#blocked" and the page shares as an earnings graphic

    Replace the five footer social links in the CMS.

    High impact First result in 1 week
  2. 2

    Stop the corporate pages jumping: layout shift is 0.76 for a quarter of visits

    Record the page loading on a phone to see which blocks move.

    Medium impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    Load the corporate sizzle video on click: it is 1 MB of a 2.4 MB page

    Swap the embed for a click-to-play thumbnail.

    Medium impact First result in 2 weeks

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 6 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Hasbro is promoting 2027 internships and 110 open roles, and hiring two senior creative directors to raise the bar at "every touchpoint". Yet on corporate.hasbro.com all five footer social icons (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, LinkedIn) link to "about:blank#blocked", and when the About page is shared on LinkedIn or in messages it shows newsroom copy, a "Hasbro Reports Third Quarter Financial Results" graphic and the site name "Corporate". There is no favicon either.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 week Corporate Communications

    First action

    Replace the five footer social links in the CMS.

    How to measure it

    Social and careers clicks from the About page

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix the icons

      Real profile URLs for all five networks.

      Corporate web team 1 hour

    2. 2

      Write the preview

      Description and image for the About page.

      Corporate Communications 1 day

    3. 3

      Site name and favicon

      "Hasbro" and the logo mark.

      Corporate web team 2 hours

    4. 4

      Structured data

      Organization with official profiles.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Inspect previews

      LinkedIn, X and messaging apps.

      Corporate Communications 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Outbound clicks to social and careers.

      Corporate web team monthly

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Corporate Communications

    Smallest test

    Fix the LinkedIn icon and preview today and re-share the page.

    Why it works

    Point the five icons to Hasbro's real profiles, write an About-page description and preview image that show the brands and the mission, set the site name to "Hasbro", add a favicon and Organization structured data listing the official profiles, and check the preview with LinkedIn's post inspector before the next recruiting push.

    Students, candidates, journalists and investors share and click this page; a working, on-brand preview and live social links turn those visits into followers and applicants instead of dead ends.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistCorporate front-door fixes

    [ ] Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X, LinkedIn icons point to real profiles
    [ ] About-page meta description written for the About page
    [ ] og:image showing brands, not an earnings graphic
    [ ] og:site_name "Hasbro"
    [ ] Favicon
    [ ] Organization JSON-LD with sameAs profiles
    [ ] Newsroom and Media links on https
    [ ] LinkedIn post inspector check

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Template shared with other Hasbro sites

      Fix it once in the shared footer and check each site.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteFooter on every page: the Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X and LinkedIn icons all link to "about:blank#blocked" instead of Hasbro's profiles; the Newsroom and Media links use http:// rather than https://. A separate Social Media Directory page lists brand accounts such as Nerf, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, MTG Arena and Secret Lair.Source
    • Your websitePage metadata: the About page's description and social preview text read "Visit Hasbro Newsroom to get all the latest news and the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest events of Hasbro"; the preview image is a graphic titled "Hasbro Reports Third Quarter Financial Results" (alt text "Hasbro Logo"); the site name is "Corporate"; there is no favicon and no Organization structured data.Source
    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • HiringCreative leadership: a Marketing Creative Director for campaign creative across "preschool, action, collector, adult, and family play" who must know "how to inspire kids and kidults"; a Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience for Action, Fashion, Preschool, Nerf, Play-Doh and Board Games who will "turn every touchpoint, physical or digital" into brand moments and build "brand guidelines and creative toolkits" with Licensing.Source
  • 02

    Real visitors fail Core Web Vitals on corporate.hasbro.com only because of layout shift: 0.76 at the 75th percentile across the site, more than seven times Google's 0.1 limit, while loading and responsiveness are fine.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Corporate web team

    First action

    Record the page loading on a phone to see which blocks move.

    How to measure it

    75th percentile CLS

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 0.1
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find shifts

      Lab trace of moving elements.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    2. 2

      Reserve space

      Carousel, video, cards.

      Corporate web team 2 days

    3. 3

      Font loading

      Matching fallbacks.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    4. 4

      Banners

      Overlay instead of push.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Re-test

      PageSpeed.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    6. 6

      Watch field data

      28 days.

      Corporate web team 1 month

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Corporate web team

    Smallest test

    Fix the carousel height first.

    Why it works

    Reserve space for the carousel, the sizzle video and the leadership cards, load the web fonts with matching fallbacks, and stop late banners pushing content down. Re-test and watch the field data.

    Pages that jump cause mis-taps and make a premium brand feel broken; this is a contained front-end fix.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Shared components

      Fix in the shared library.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedAbout page, mobile: score 45 (desktop 53); main content after 7.5s in the lab; 2.4 MB, of which the YouTube sizzle embed is about 1 MB; render-blocking requests cost about 2.2s and unused JavaScript about 870 KB. Real visitors fail Core Web Vitals on layout shift: CLS 0.24 on the page and 0.76 at the 75th percentile across the site (good is 0.1), while loading (LCP 1.6s) and responsiveness are fine.Source
  • 03

    The About page takes 7.5 seconds to show its main content in Google's phone test; the YouTube sizzle embed is about 1 MB of the 2.4 MB page, and render-blocking files cost about 2.2 seconds.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Corporate web team

    First action

    Swap the embed for a click-to-play thumbnail.

    How to measure it

    Mobile score

    Now
    –
    Target
    75+
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Thumbnail facade

      Click to load.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    2. 2

      Defer scripts

      Non-critical tags.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    3. 3

      Critical CSS

      Inline above the fold.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    4. 4

      Unused JavaScript

      Trim bundles.

      Corporate web team 1 week

    5. 5

      Re-test

      PageSpeed.

      Corporate web team 1 hour

    6. 6

      Monitor

      Monthly.

      Corporate web team monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Corporate web team

    Smallest test

    Facade the video today.

    Why it works

    Replace the embedded player with a thumbnail that loads YouTube on click, defer non-critical scripts and inline the critical CSS.

    A faster first view helps every audience, from investors to students on phones.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Fewer video plays

      Use a strong thumbnail.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedAbout page, mobile: score 45 (desktop 53); main content after 7.5s in the lab; 2.4 MB, of which the YouTube sizzle embed is about 1 MB; render-blocking requests cost about 2.2s and unused JavaScript about 870 KB. Real visitors fail Core Web Vitals on layout shift: CLS 0.24 on the page and 0.76 at the 75th percentile across the site (good is 0.1), while loading (LCP 1.6s) and responsiveness are fine.Source
  • 04

    The corporate sitemap lists three URLs, and unknown paths redirect to the newsroom. The About page already describes three businesses and dozens of brands, but none has its own page that search engines and AI assistants can cite.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Corporate Communications

    First action

    Draft the brand portfolio page from the About copy.

    How to measure it

    Corporate organic sessions

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Plan pages

      Five new pages.

      Corporate Communications 1 week

    2. 2

      Write

      From existing copy and facts.

      Corporate Communications 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build

      Templates.

      Corporate web team 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Sitemap

      Add all pages.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Link

      From jobs and newsroom.

      Corporate Communications 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Search Console.

      Corporate web team monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Writing time
    Owner
    Corporate Communications

    Smallest test

    Publish the brand portfolio page first.

    Why it works

    Add one page per business (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment), a brand portfolio page and a studios page, each with facts, leaders and links to careers and news. Add them to the sitemap.

    People asking "what does Hasbro own" or "Hasbro studios" should get Hasbro's own answer.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Duplicates the newsroom

      Keep facts here, news there.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • Competitor researchMattel's corporate site describes itself as the place to "Learn more about Mattel and our brand portfolio, our purpose, recent news, careers and more" and features news such as its Bluey licensing partnership with BBC Studios; Spin Master, LEGO and Funko compete for the same shelves and fans.Source
  • 05

    Hasbro is recruiting for 2027 internships, holding student events, and hiring in Boston, Renton, Montreal, Hong Kong and London. The About page mentions careers only in the footer.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Early Careers team

    First action

    Write the careers section copy.

    How to measure it

    Corporate-sourced applications

    Now
    –
    Target
    +40%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Copy

      Internships and hubs.

      Early Careers team 2 days

    2. 2

      Design

      Section on About page.

      Corporate web team 3 days

    3. 3

      Filtered links

      Jobs by hub and studio.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    4. 4

      Tracking

      UTM to Greenhouse.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Promote

      Campus and social.

      Early Careers team ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Applications by source.

      Early Careers team monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Early Careers team

    Smallest test

    Add one internship link block.

    Why it works

    Add a careers section to the About page: the internship program with one application, the main hubs and studios with open-role counts, and a link straight to filtered jobs. Track clicks to applications.

    Visitors who come to learn about Hasbro are prime candidates; one section turns interest into applications.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Role counts go stale

      Pull counts from the job board API.

    Evidence

    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
  • 06

    Consumer Products sells Hasbro brands in more than 100 categories and Hasbro is hiring licensing roles in Los Angeles and London. But the corporate site has no page or link for a company that wants to license a brand, and unknown paths such as /licensing redirect to the newsroom. Mattel's corporate site features its licensing partnerships on the home page.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Manager

    First action

    List the categories and regions the licensing team wants inquiries for.

    How to measure it

    Inquiries per quarter

    Now
    –
    Target
    50
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define

      Categories and criteria.

      Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing 1 week

    2. 2

      Write page

      Franchises and partners.

      Corporate Communications 1 week

    3. 3

      Form

      Routed by category.

      Corporate web team 3 days

    4. 4

      Legal review

      Terms of submission.

      Legal 1 week

    5. 5

      Launch

      Footer and About page.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Inquiries and deals.

      Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing quarterly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Manager, Retail Sales Licensing

    Smallest test

    Add a licensing email link in the footer this week.

    Why it works

    Publish a partner page: categories (toys, apparel, home, publishing, pet, food, health and beauty), flagship franchises, what Hasbro looks for, partner logos and an inquiry form routed by category and region.

    Qualified licensing inquiries arrive without outbound effort, and the page tells the market which categories are open.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Unsolicited ideas

      Accept business inquiries only, not product ideas.

    Evidence

    • HiringLicensing: a Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing (Los Angeles) grows placement for Hasbro IP across "Toys, Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Publishing, Pet, Food, Health and Beauty" and works with licensee partners at each retail account; a Senior Financial Analyst - Licensing Consumer Products is open in London.Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • Competitor researchMattel's corporate site describes itself as the place to "Learn more about Mattel and our brand portfolio, our purpose, recent news, careers and more" and features news such as its Bluey licensing partnership with BBC Studios; Spin Master, LEGO and Funko compete for the same shelves and fans.Source

This quarter 10

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    The Sr. Sales Manager is asked to find new distribution in value, club, drug and off-price channels. The corporate footer's "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open straight onto log-in screens, which only help existing accounts.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Sr. Sales Manager

    First action

    Write the wholesale criteria with the sales team.

    How to measure it

    Qualified retailer applications

    Now
    –
    Target
    30 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Criteria

      Minimums and channels.

      Sr. Sales Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Page

      Apply and log in.

      Corporate web team 1 week

    3. 3

      Form

      Routed by channel.

      Corporate web team 3 days

    4. 4

      Canada

      Matching page.

      Corporate web team 3 days

    5. 5

      Review

      Weekly applications.

      Sr. Sales Manager weekly

    6. 6

      Measure

      New accounts.

      Sr. Sales Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Sr. Sales Manager

    Smallest test

    Add a short "new retailers" paragraph.

    Why it works

    Add a wholesale page: who can buy direct, minimums, how to apply, and links for existing buyers to log in. Route applications by channel and region.

    New independent and specialty retailers find a clear path, and sales gets inbound leads for white-space channels.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low-quality applications

      Ask qualifying questions.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • HiringCommercial roles in Boston: a Sr. Sales Manager for "Value, Club, Drug and Off Price" accounts across Boys Action, Sports Action, Games, Preschool and Fashion, asked to "Find new distribution, programs and white-space opportunities"; an Associate Brand Manager for Peppa, Potato Head, Baby Alive and Furby using Circana point-of-sale data. Boston roles move to "Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston" once it opens (Pawtucket, Rhode Island in the interim).Source
  • 08

    Hasbro has 18 open roles in Montreal, and the Skeleton Key studio posts job titles in French, but the corporate site is English only and /fr-fr returns 404.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Early Careers team

    First action

    Translate the About page into French.

    How to measure it

    Applications for Montreal roles

    Now
    –
    Target
    +25%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Translate

      About page.

      Montreal studio team 1 week

    2. 2

      Montreal page

      Studios and roles.

      Early Careers team 2 weeks

    3. 3

      hreflang

      fr-ca and en-us.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    4. 4

      Promote

      Quebec channels.

      Early Careers team ongoing

    5. 5

      Track

      Applications.

      Early Careers team monthly

    6. 6

      Extend

      Other hubs if useful.

      Early Careers team quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Translation
    Owner
    Early Careers team

    Smallest test

    Publish the French About page.

    Why it works

    Publish French versions of the About page and a Montreal studios and careers page, linked with hreflang, and use them in Quebec recruiting.

    French-speaking candidates find a local employer story, which helps compete for game talent in Montreal.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Upkeep

      Translate only the stable pages.

    Evidence

    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
  • 09

    The new-player team must build a journey from first purchase to repeat play, connecting physical products with digital learning, MTG Arena and organized play. Magic grew 32% in the second quarter, so the next growth comes from new players.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Product Architect New Player…

    First action

    Map today's steps from buying a starter to a first store event.

    How to measure it

    Scan-to-second-session rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    30%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map journey

      Current steps.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design path

      Scan, learn, play.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      Landing and store finder.

      Digital team 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Stores

      Beginner events in the play network.

      Wizards Play Network team 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Pilot

      One starter product.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Measure

      Funnel by step.

      Consumer Insights monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Digital build
    Owner
    Product Architect New Player Growth

    Smallest test

    Test a code in one starter at ten stores.

    Why it works

    Print a code in each starter product that opens a short guided first game, then offers an Arena account and the nearest beginner-friendly store event. Measure each step from scan to second event.

    New players drop out between unboxing and their first real game; a guided path keeps them.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Stores not ready for beginners

      Pilot with stores that opt in.

    Evidence

    • HiringWizards of the Coast, Renton (posted September 15, 2026): "We are building a dedicated new-player growth team". The Product Architect, New Player Growth answers "How do we create new Magic players?", creating "a connected journey from initial awareness through learning, first purchase, repeat play, community participation" and connecting "physical products with digital learning, Magic: The Gathering Arena, organized play, retail"; the Innovation Designer explores "introductory products, solo and cooperative experiences" and audiences "beyond established trading card game players".Source
    • News coverageHasbro's second quarter 2026 results: Wizards & Digital Gaming revenue rose 27% to $663.8 million; Magic: The Gathering grew 32% and passed $500 million in a quarter for the first time; Consumer Products rose 5% and Entertainment fell 20%; Hasbro raised its 2026 outlook and took a $56 million impairment tied to a refocused digital games portfolio.Source
    • HiringDigital and play network: a Creative Lead, Digital Ventures guides "a slate of video games based on Wizards IP, built with external developers across mobile and PC/console"; a Retail and Play Program Lead, Trust and Safety supports the Wizards Play Network and Organized Play programs for stores and players.Source
  • 10

    The new-player team is asked to reach audiences "beyond established trading card game players", and Hasbro sells Monopoly and Hasbro Games to families worldwide.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Innovation Designer New Playe…

    First action

    Pick one board game for an insert test.

    How to measure it

    Family-sourced first purchases

    Now
    –
    Target
    50,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick games

      Insert test.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design intro

      Cooperative family mode.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 1 quarter

    3. 3

      Retail test

      Next to board games.

      Sr. Sales Manager 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Content

      Game-night videos.

      Marketing Creative Director 1 month

    5. 5

      Measure

      Buyer profile.

      Consumer Insights quarterly

    6. 6

      Decide

      Scale or stop.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth 2 quarters

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Product and retail test
    Owner
    Innovation Designer New Player Growth

    Smallest test

    Run a family playtest with 20 households.

    Why it works

    Test a family-friendly cooperative Magic intro sold next to board games, a Magic insert in selected board games, and family game-night content on Hasbro channels. Compare buyers with the usual starter audience.

    Hasbro's own board-game buyers are a large, low-cost audience no other trading card game publisher can reach as easily.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too simple for Magic fans

      Keep it a clearly separate intro.

    Evidence

    • HiringWizards of the Coast, Renton (posted September 15, 2026): "We are building a dedicated new-player growth team". The Product Architect, New Player Growth answers "How do we create new Magic players?", creating "a connected journey from initial awareness through learning, first purchase, repeat play, community participation" and connecting "physical products with digital learning, Magic: The Gathering Arena, organized play, retail"; the Innovation Designer explores "introductory products, solo and cooperative experiences" and audiences "beyond established trading card game players".Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • News coverageHasbro's second quarter 2026 results: Wizards & Digital Gaming revenue rose 27% to $663.8 million; Magic: The Gathering grew 32% and passed $500 million in a quarter for the first time; Consumer Products rose 5% and Entertainment fell 20%; Hasbro raised its 2026 outlook and took a $56 million impairment tied to a refocused digital games portfolio.Source
  • 11

    Hasbro has "an immediate opening" for a brand manager for its new licensed K-Pop Demon Hunters line with Netflix. Fan-driven properties can sell out fast or miss the items fans want.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Brand Manager

    First action

    Design a five-question fan vote.

    How to measure it

    Pre-order sell-through

    Now
    –
    Target
    90%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fan vote

      Characters and formats.

      Brand Manager, K-Pop Demon Hunters 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Pre-orders

      Limited items on DTC.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 1 month

    3. 3

      Social

      Teasers with the partner.

      Marketing Creative Director 1 month

    4. 4

      Retailer share

      Demand data in line reviews.

      Brand Manager, K-Pop Demon Hunters 1 month

    5. 5

      Plan volume

      From signals.

      Demand Planning 1 month

    6. 6

      Review

      After launch.

      Brand Manager, K-Pop Demon Hunters quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Pre-order setup
    Owner
    Brand Manager, K Pop Demon Hunters

    Smallest test

    Run the fan vote on social.

    Why it works

    Run a fan vote on characters and formats, take limited pre-orders on Hasbro's direct storefront, and share the signals with retailers in line reviews.

    Demand data reduces inventory risk and gives retailers a reason to commit space.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partner approvals

      Agree the plan with the licensor first.

    Evidence

    • HiringBrand Manager, Boston (posted September 21, 2026): "an immediate opening" to drive product development and marketing "for our new licensed K-Pop Demon Hunters brand", partnering "closely with Netflix"; also leads retailer-specific programs with the US sales team.Source
    • HiringDirector, DTC Site Operations (Renton, posted August 27, 2026): runs storefront pages "across multiple DTC properties", owns the launch calendar, "Convert engagement data into recommendations" and "Launch experiments with partners"; Salesforce Commerce Cloud named.Source
  • 12

    The DTC site operations director will run storefront pages across multiple DTC properties and is asked to turn engagement data into recommendations and run experiments.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director

    First action

    List the next ten launches and a test for each.

    How to measure it

    Launch-page conversion

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Template

      Launch page.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 1 month

    2. 2

      Backlog

      Tests per launch.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Run tests

      One per launch.

      Director, DTC Site Operations ongoing

    4. 4

      Library

      Results shared.

      Director, DTC Site Operations ongoing

    5. 5

      Automate

      Manual steps.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Report

      Monthly.

      Director, DTC Site Operations monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Testing tool
    Owner
    Director, DTC Site Operations

    Smallest test

    Run one test on the next launch.

    Why it works

    Create a shared launch-page template, an experiment backlog with one test per launch (hero, bundle, pre-order message), and a results library shared across storefronts.

    Learning once and applying everywhere compounds conversion gains across brands.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too few visitors per test

      Test big changes on big launches.

    Evidence

    • HiringDirector, DTC Site Operations (Renton, posted August 27, 2026): runs storefront pages "across multiple DTC properties", owns the launch calendar, "Convert engagement data into recommendations" and "Launch experiments with partners"; Salesforce Commerce Cloud named.Source
  • 13

    The Marketing Creative Director must inspire "kids and kidults" across collector and adult play, and Hasbro runs direct storefronts for passionate fans.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Marketing Creative Director

    First action

    Invite 500 collector buyers.

    How to measure it

    Active panel members

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Invite

      Top buyers.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Platform

      Polling tool.

      Consumer Insights 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Monthly polls

      Concepts and ads.

      Consumer Insights monthly

    4. 4

      Share

      With creative teams.

      Marketing Creative Director monthly

    5. 5

      Reward

      Early access.

      Director, DTC Site Operations ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Impact on launches.

      Chief Marketing Officer quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Panel tool
    Owner
    Marketing Creative Director

    Smallest test

    Poll 200 buyers on one campaign.

    Why it works

    Invite top collector buyers to an opt-in panel, run quick polls on concepts and campaigns each month, and share findings with brand and creative teams.

    Fast feedback from the most engaged fans improves creative and product choices at low cost.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Panel skews to superfans

      Weight results and test widely.

    Evidence

    • HiringCreative leadership: a Marketing Creative Director for campaign creative across "preschool, action, collector, adult, and family play" who must know "how to inspire kids and kidults"; a Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience for Action, Fashion, Preschool, Nerf, Play-Doh and Board Games who will "turn every touchpoint, physical or digital" into brand moments and build "brand guidelines and creative toolkits" with Licensing.Source
    • HiringDirector, DTC Site Operations (Renton, posted August 27, 2026): runs storefront pages "across multiple DTC properties", owns the launch calendar, "Convert engagement data into recommendations" and "Launch experiments with partners"; Salesforce Commerce Cloud named.Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
  • 14

    The About page has no numbers beyond 165 years and 1 billion fans, while Magic passed $500 million in a quarter and Wizards revenue grew 27% in the second quarter. Mattel's corporate site leads with news and portfolio.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Investor Relations

    First action

    Draft five facts with investor relations.

    How to measure it

    IR clicks from About page

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Draft facts

      Five figures.

      Investor Relations 1 week

    2. 2

      Approve

      Legal and IR.

      Legal 1 week

    3. 3

      Design

      Facts block.

      Corporate web team 3 days

    4. 4

      Publish

      About page.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Update

      Each quarter.

      Investor Relations quarterly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Clicks.

      Corporate web team monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Investor Relations

    Smallest test

    Add three facts.

    Why it works

    Add a short facts block (segments, growth, flagship franchises, employees, hubs) updated each quarter, linking to investor relations.

    Investors, journalists and candidates get the current story without digging.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Disclosure rules

      Use only published figures.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • News coverageHasbro's second quarter 2026 results: Wizards & Digital Gaming revenue rose 27% to $663.8 million; Magic: The Gathering grew 32% and passed $500 million in a quarter for the first time; Consumer Products rose 5% and Entertainment fell 20%; Hasbro raised its 2026 outlook and took a $56 million impairment tied to a refocused digital games portfolio.Source
    • Competitor researchMattel's corporate site describes itself as the place to "Learn more about Mattel and our brand portfolio, our purpose, recent news, careers and more" and features news such as its Bluey licensing partnership with BBC Studios; Spin Master, LEGO and Funko compete for the same shelves and fans.Source
  • 15

    The Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience will build brand guidelines and creative toolkits with Licensing, and licensees sell Hasbro brands in dozens of categories.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Sr. Creative Director

    First action

    Pick two brands for the first toolkits.

    How to measure it

    Licensee approval time

    Now
    –
    Target
    -30%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick brands

      Two first.

      Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience 1 week

    2. 2

      Toolkits

      Guidelines and art.

      Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience 1 quarter

    3. 3

      Portal

      Access control.

      Corporate web team 1 month

    4. 4

      Workflow

      Approvals.

      Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing 1 month

    5. 5

      Train partners

      Webinars.

      Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Turnaround.

      Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Portal build
    Owner
    Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience

    Smallest test

    Share one toolkit with five licensees.

    Why it works

    Publish a password-protected portal with guidelines, approved art, packaging templates and examples per brand, with an approval workflow. Track downloads and approval turnaround.

    Consistent partner products strengthen brand equity and speed approvals.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Asset leaks

      Watermark and access logs.

    Evidence

    • HiringCreative leadership: a Marketing Creative Director for campaign creative across "preschool, action, collector, adult, and family play" who must know "how to inspire kids and kidults"; a Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience for Action, Fashion, Preschool, Nerf, Play-Doh and Board Games who will "turn every touchpoint, physical or digital" into brand moments and build "brand guidelines and creative toolkits" with Licensing.Source
    • HiringLicensing: a Manager, Retail Sales - Licensing (Los Angeles) grows placement for Hasbro IP across "Toys, Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Publishing, Pet, Food, Health and Beauty" and works with licensee partners at each retail account; a Senior Financial Analyst - Licensing Consumer Products is open in London.Source
  • 16

    The Sr. Sales Manager must build channel-specific assortments, pack-outs and price points, and brand teams use Circana point-of-sale data.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Sr. Sales Manager

    First action

    Pull last year's channel POS for three brands.

    How to measure it

    Channel-pack revenue

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10% in these channels
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      POS analysis

      By channel.

      Associate Brand Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design packs

      One per channel.

      Product Development 1 quarter

    3. 3

      Price

      Margin targets.

      Finance 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Pitch

      Joint business plans.

      Sr. Sales Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      Next season.

      Sr. Sales Manager 2 quarters

    6. 6

      Review

      Sell-through.

      Sr. Sales Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Development cost
    Owner
    Sr. Sales Manager

    Smallest test

    Pitch one club multipack.

    Why it works

    Use POS and shopper data to design one exclusive pack per channel (club multipacks, drug-store impulse items, value price points) across Preschool, Games and Action, and pitch them in joint business plans.

    Exclusive formats win shelf space without discounting the main line.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Cannibalisation

      Use different counts and price points.

    Evidence

    • HiringCommercial roles in Boston: a Sr. Sales Manager for "Value, Club, Drug and Off Price" accounts across Boys Action, Sports Action, Games, Preschool and Fashion, asked to "Find new distribution, programs and white-space opportunities"; an Associate Brand Manager for Peppa, Potato Head, Baby Alive and Furby using Circana point-of-sale data. Boston roles move to "Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston" once it opens (Pawtucket, Rhode Island in the interim).Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 17

    hasbro.com currently redirects to a where-to-buy page, while the Social Media Directory shows dozens of brand communities and Hasbro reaches more than a billion fans a year. The brand domain does not show the brands.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Chief Marketing Officer

    First action

    Measure traffic to hasbro.com and where it goes.

    How to measure it

    Fan sign-ups

    Now
    –
    Target
    500,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Audit traffic

      Visits and exits.

      Digital team 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design hub

      Brand finder and launches.

      Sr. Creative Director, Brand Experience 1 quarter

    3. 3

      Fan account

      Shared across DTC.

      Director, DTC Site Operations 2 quarters

    4. 4

      Build

      Site.

      Digital team 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Launch

      With a big release.

      Chief Marketing Officer 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sign-ups and DTC sales.

      Consumer Insights monthly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Digital build
    Owner
    Chief Marketing Officer

    Smallest test

    Add a brand finder above the store finder.

    Why it works

    Turn hasbro.com into a hub: a brand finder, new launches, play ideas, links to each brand's community, a fan account across the direct storefronts, and where-to-buy as one option.

    The most-typed address in the company should start a relationship with fans, not end it at a retailer list.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Retailers see a threat

      Keep where-to-buy prominent.

    Evidence

    • Your websitehasbro.com redirects to consumercare.hasbro.com/en-us/where-to-buy (checked October 21, 2026), so the main brand domain lands on a store finder rather than a brand or fan page.Source
    • Your websiteFooter on every page: the Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X and LinkedIn icons all link to "about:blank#blocked" instead of Hasbro's profiles; the Newsroom and Media links use http:// rather than https://. A separate Social Media Directory page lists brand accounts such as Nerf, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, MTG Arena and Secret Lair.Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source
    • HiringDirector, DTC Site Operations (Renton, posted August 27, 2026): runs storefront pages "across multiple DTC properties", owns the launch calendar, "Convert engagement data into recommendations" and "Launch experiments with partners"; Salesforce Commerce Cloud named.Source
  • 18

    The new-player team is exploring solo and cooperative experiences and digital learning. Many potential players have nobody to teach them.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Product Architect New Player…

    First action

    Prototype the tutorial for one starter.

    How to measure it

    Tutorial completion

    Now
    –
    Target
    40%
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Prototype

      One starter.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 1 quarter

    2. 2

      Playtest

      New players.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      With a partner studio.

      Creative Lead, Digital Ventures 2 quarters

    4. 4

      Link

      Arena rewards and stores.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      With next starter.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Completion and retention.

      Consumer Insights monthly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Development cost
    Owner
    Product Architect New Player Growth

    Smallest test

    Playtest a paper prototype with 30 new players.

    Why it works

    Build a free, short solo tutorial (mobile and web) that uses the exact cards in each starter product, unlocks Arena rewards and points to beginner store events.

    Removing the need for a teacher opens Magic to people who do not have a playgroup yet.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Digital spend after the impairment

      Keep scope small and tied to physical sales.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • HiringWizards of the Coast, Renton (posted September 15, 2026): "We are building a dedicated new-player growth team". The Product Architect, New Player Growth answers "How do we create new Magic players?", creating "a connected journey from initial awareness through learning, first purchase, repeat play, community participation" and connecting "physical products with digital learning, Magic: The Gathering Arena, organized play, retail"; the Innovation Designer explores "introductory products, solo and cooperative experiences" and audiences "beyond established trading card game players".Source
    • HiringDigital and play network: a Creative Lead, Digital Ventures guides "a slate of video games based on Wizards IP, built with external developers across mobile and PC/console"; a Retail and Play Program Lead, Trust and Safety supports the Wizards Play Network and Organized Play programs for stores and players.Source
    • News coverageHasbro's second quarter 2026 results: Wizards & Digital Gaming revenue rose 27% to $663.8 million; Magic: The Gathering grew 32% and passed $500 million in a quarter for the first time; Consumer Products rose 5% and Entertainment fell 20%; Hasbro raised its 2026 outlook and took a $56 million impairment tied to a refocused digital games portfolio.Source
  • 19

    Boston roles say they will move to Hasbro's new Boston HQ once it opens, and Hasbro is recruiting interns and leaders there. The corporate site does not mention the move.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 3 quarters Corporate Communications

    First action

    Draft the Boston page outline.

    How to measure it

    Applications for Boston roles

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Outline

      Story and teams.

      Corporate Communications 1 week

    2. 2

      Content

      Photos and quotes.

      Corporate Communications 1 month

    3. 3

      Page

      Boston hub.

      Corporate web team 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Video

      Tour at opening.

      Marketing Creative Director 1 month

    5. 5

      Promote

      Campus and LinkedIn.

      Early Careers team ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Applications.

      Early Careers team monthly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Production time
    Owner
    Corporate Communications

    Smallest test

    Post one Boston team story.

    Why it works

    Publish a Boston page with the HQ story, the teams moving, the internship program and open roles, plus a video tour when it opens. Use it in campus and senior recruiting.

    A new headquarters is a strong recruiting moment in a city full of students and tech talent.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Timing changes

      Avoid promising dates.

    Evidence

    • HiringCommercial roles in Boston: a Sr. Sales Manager for "Value, Club, Drug and Off Price" accounts across Boys Action, Sports Action, Games, Preschool and Fashion, asked to "Find new distribution, programs and white-space opportunities"; an Associate Brand Manager for Peppa, Potato Head, Baby Alive and Furby using Circana point-of-sale data. Boston roles move to "Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston" once it opens (Pawtucket, Rhode Island in the interim).Source
    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source

Wildcards 2

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 20

    Hasbro is recruiting 2027 marketing interns in Boston and Renton, many of whom will not have played Magic. The new-player team needs fresh players for playtests.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Innovation Designer New Playe…

    First action

    Agree a playtest slot in intern onboarding.

    How to measure it

    Changes adopted from intern tests

    Now
    –
    Target
    5
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree slot

      In onboarding.

      Early Careers team 1 week

    2. 2

      Design test

      Starter products.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Run

      Each cohort.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth per cohort

    4. 4

      Record

      Confusion points.

      Innovation Designer - New Player Growth per cohort

    5. 5

      Present

      Intern recommendations.

      Early Careers team per cohort

    6. 6

      Apply

      Product changes.

      Product Architect - New Player Growth quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Innovation Designer New Player Growth

    Smallest test

    Run one test with current staff who do not play.

    Why it works

    Include a new-player playtest in intern onboarding, record what confused them, and have interns present recommendations. Repeat with each cohort.

    A ready supply of real beginners inside the company makes testing faster and cheaper.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Interns not typical buyers

      Combine with outside tests.

    Evidence

    • HiringEarly careers and hubs: 2027 Summer Marketing Internships (Boston and Renton, "One application. Many ways to play."), a London internship networking event and a US virtual internship information session for students. The board lists 110 open roles; 18 are in Montreal, where the Skeleton Key studio posts roles in French (for example "Concepteur·rice de jouabilité Sénior·e").Source
    • HiringWizards of the Coast, Renton (posted September 15, 2026): "We are building a dedicated new-player growth team". The Product Architect, New Player Growth answers "How do we create new Magic players?", creating "a connected journey from initial awareness through learning, first purchase, repeat play, community participation" and connecting "physical products with digital learning, Magic: The Gathering Arena, organized play, retail"; the Innovation Designer explores "introductory products, solo and cooperative experiences" and audiences "beyond established trading card game players".Source
  • 21

    Hasbro's Social Media Directory lists brand accounts from Nerf to MTG Arena, while the footer icons are broken. Fans looking for a brand community have to know where to look.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Corporate Communications

    First action

    Group the accounts by brand.

    How to measure it

    Directory clicks

    Now
    –
    Target
    +50%
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Group

      By brand.

      Corporate Communications 1 week

    2. 2

      Design

      Finder.

      Corporate web team 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build

      Search and cards.

      Corporate web team 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Link

      About page and footer.

      Corporate web team 1 day

    5. 5

      Update

      Quarterly.

      Corporate Communications quarterly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Clicks.

      Corporate web team monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Corporate Communications

    Smallest test

    Link the directory from the About page.

    Why it works

    Turn the directory into a searchable brand finder with follower counts, latest posts and links to each brand's site and store, and link it from the About page and footer.

    It sends fans to the right community and grows every brand channel at once.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Accounts change

      Assign an owner.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteFooter on every page: the Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X and LinkedIn icons all link to "about:blank#blocked" instead of Hasbro's profiles; the Newsroom and Media links use http:// rather than https://. A separate Social Media Directory page lists brand accounts such as Nerf, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, MTG Arena and Secret Lair.Source
    • Your websiteAbout page (read October 21, 2026): "165 years", "reaches more than 1 billion fans annually", a "franchise-first approach", three businesses (Consumer Products, Wizards & Digital Gaming, Entertainment) and the leadership team. The sitemap lists three URLs (/en-us, /en-us/sitemap, /en-us/social-media); there is no page or link for prospective licensees or partners; the "Wholesale B2B Sales" links open log-in screens on buyhasbro.com; /en-gb and /fr-fr return 404 and other unknown paths redirect to the newsroom.Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 306 ideas

    Social icons and share preview, layout shift, video weight, more indexable pages, careers block and a partner page.

  2. Days 31 to 6012 ideas

    Wholesale page, French Montreal pages, Magic scan-to-learn and family route, K-Pop Demon Hunters demand, DTC experiments, collector panel, facts block, licensee toolkits, channel packs; intern playtests and the brand finder.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to a hasbro.com fan hub, a solo learn-to-play experience and the Boston HQ hiring story.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value iconic brands across generations. The most cited problem: learning Magic without a teacher.

  • Magic and D&D communities
  • Finding where to buy
  • In their words: “play”

Market

Competitive landscape

4 competitors compared: Mattel, Spin Master, LEGO and Funko.

  • Gap to exploit: Guided learn-to-play for trading card games
  • Mattel: No trading card game of Magic's scale
  • Spin Master: Smaller portfolio

Hiring signals

Hasbro's board shows growth bets around its strongest franchise and its brands.

  • Product Architect - New Player Growth: How do we create new Magic players? Ideas 9, 18.
  • Innovation Designer - New Player Growth: Intro, solo and co-op products. Ideas 10, 20.
  • Brand Manager (K-Pop Demon Hunters): New licensed brand with Netflix. Idea 11.

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